We are raising our long-term counterparty credit rating on Home Capital Group Inc. to 'BBB' from 'BBB-', and our counterparty credit rating on Home Trust Co. to 'BBB+' from 'BBB'. The upgrade reflects our opinion of the company's solid franchise, sustainable operating performance and asset quality, and very strong capital position. The outlook is stable. On Dec. 16, 2010, Standard&Poor's Ratings Services raised its long-term counterparty credit rating on Home Capital Group Inc. to 'BBB' from 'BBB-', and its counterparty credit rating on Home Trust Co. to 'BBB+' from 'BBB'. The outlook is stable. We have raised the ratings on Toronto-based Home Capital Group Inc. (Home Capital; TSX: HCG) and Home Trust Co. (Home Trust), given what we